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Lotus Seven MOT Results

81.2% pass rate
from 186 tests in 2017
(36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Seven is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.6% fail on All position lamps (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear lamps
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Horn
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.54% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Battery
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.54% fail on Fog lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.54% fail on Switch
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Front wheels
      • 3.8% fail on Rear wheels
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Gradient hand brake
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.1% fail on Components
        • 1.1% fail on Pipes
        • 0.54% fail on Hoses
      • 0.54% fail on Operation
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.54% fail on Pedal
        • 0.54% fail on Anti-slip
  • 4.8% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.54% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.54% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.54% fail on Front
    • 0.54% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering system
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.54% fail on Free play
        • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.54% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.54% fail on Steering control
      • 0.54% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.54% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.6% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate
  • 1.1% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.54% fail on Emissions
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Hose
  • 0.54% fail on Tyres
    • 0.54% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Lotus 7 1957
    Lightweight fun, uncorrupted steering and brilliant handling, the original and still the best